Role Description: As a Structural Engineer you will play a key role in developing structural designs from initial layout through final analysis. Your responsibilities will include 3D modeling, clash detection, design analysis, and member sizing, all in close collaboration with the Project Manager, project team members, and Director of Engineering. You will also be responsible for meeting internal milestones and external deliverables, participating in site visits and project meetings, attending internal coordination huddles, and ensuring all work complies with applicable building codes and standards.

Essential Functions

Perform and coordinate the structural design of assigned projects under the guidance of the Project Manager Conduct structural analysis and design for the renovation and retrofit of existing buildings Develop layouts and design concepts for new building structures Gather and interpret field data, and prepare structural evaluation reports based on site assessments Collaborate with BIM Designers to produce accurate and detailed structural construction drawings and documentation in Revit Support Project Managers during the Construction Administration phase, including reviewing shop drawings, responding to RFIs, and conducting construction quality site inspections Measure success through the accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery of assigned responsibilities Top Skills: Knowledgeable: Strong in Calculations, Building Codes, and Design Problem Solver Strong Communication (speaks English, easy to understand) Collaboration / Teamwork Client Focused / Urgency Commitment to Delivery & Schedule. Thrives in fast pace environment. Required Experience Minimum bachelor's degree required in Civil or Structural Engineering Need E.I.T and ability to become licensed as a Professional Engineering, PE, within two years. Required Skills and Abilities Ability to work well under pressure, both independently and as a team, Desire to provide excellent service and build client partnerships Maintains a positive attitude and willingness to always learn and grow Working knowledge and project experience using steel, concrete, wood and masonry materials Experience detailing gravity framing systems and lateral wind/seismic resisting systems Sound understanding of design/building codes, including AISC, ACI 318, IBC and ASCE 7 Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills, both written and verbal in a collaborative team setting Increasing competency in AutoCAD, Revit, RISA, Navisworks, and Building Information Modeling Knowledge of structural analysis software packages (RISA, Etabs, Woodworks, etc.) Basic understanding of design/building codes, including AISC, ACI 318, IBC and ASCE 7 Background: Preference for experience as a Structural Engineer in the United States. Experience with structures (i.e. Buildings), not just roads and bridges

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.